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Cheap Flights from Dubai to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR9 225
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stopsR12 689
Durban
Durban2 stopsR13 231
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR15 874
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR25 263
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR9 225
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stopsR12 689
Durban
Durban2 stopsR13 231
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR15 874
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR25 263

Book Cheap Dubai to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 - 20:10
DXB
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JNB
16h 30m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 2:55
JNB
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DXB
26h 05m
1 stop
R9 225Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 20:10
DXB
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JNB
29h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:45
JNB
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DXB
23h 15m
1 stop
R9 275Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 26
Kenya Airways Logo
0:55 - 0:15
DXB
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JNB
25h 20m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 5:45
JNB
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DXB
10h 45m
1 stop
R9 357Kenya Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 - 20:10
DXB
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JNB
16h 30m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:55
JNB
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DXB
16h 35m
1 stop
R9 390Ethiopian Air
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:45
JNB
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DXB
23h 15m
1 stop
R9 439Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 10
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 13:25
DXB
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JNB
13h 35m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 8:30
JNB
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DXB
12h 45m
1 stop
R9 504RwandAir
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 - 0:25
DXB
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 5:45
JNB
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DXB
10h 45m
1 stop
R9 619Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Qatar Airways Logo
5:50 - 18:25
DXB
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PLZ
38h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 - 11:40
PLZ
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DXB
26h 40m
2 stops
R15 874Qatar Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Qatar Airways Logo
22:25 - 19:00
DXB
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MQP
22h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:50 - 11:40
MQP
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DXB
22h 50m
2 stops
R23 474Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Emirates Logo
23:20 - 11:30
DXB
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HDS
14h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:30 - 8:20
HDS
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DXB
15h 50m
1 stop
R34 915Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Dubai to South Africa flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to South Africa from Dubai found in the last 5 days was to Cape Town, at R13 010 return. The most popular route is from Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was R13 720.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost R14 388 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 993.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to South Africa?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R14 719 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R2 462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R18 106 and R17 893 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dubai to South Africa, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from South Africa, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Dubai to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 154
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • What are the flight types for travellers looking to find cheap flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    Passengers moving to South Africa from Dubai have got the option of choosing between direct and connecting flights. Fly Emirates is the only airline offering direct flights on this route. Other airlines offering connecting flights include Ethiopian Air which makes its layover at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). However, Fly Emirates and Airlink also offer flights with a stopover at the Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Additionally, Fly Emirates and Cemair do offer flights with a layover at the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • What are the amenities available at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?

    The airport has got a couple of amenities for its passengers to enjoy. In contrast, within the airport, which includes a pharmacy located on the land side of the arrival terminal, an observation Deck on the first floor of the domestic terminal, a currency exchange bureau in the International Departures and Arrival Terminals, and baby care facilities in the ladies' washrooms throughout the airport. The lounges within the airport include Bidvest Premier Lounge, located on the 3rd floor of the domestic terminal; Umphafa Lounge, on the third floor of the international terminal; and the SAA Baobab lounge, on the airside of the Domestic Terminal.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Dubai to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Dubai to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Dubai to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Dubai to the following destinations at these prices or less: Cape Town R11 674 one-way - R14 898 round-trip; Johannesburg R10 796 one-way - R14 303 round-trip
  • When travelling from Dubai to South Africa, you will expect to take off from the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and land in South Africa via either the King Shaka International Airport (DUR) or the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • Those who wish to dine or drink before departing from the Dubai International Airport (DBX) can do so at any of its lounges, including the SkyTeam, Lufthansa and British Airways Lounges in Concourse D of Terminal 1, Flydubai and Marhaba Lounge in Terminal 2 and the Emirates Lounges in Terminal 3 of the airport.
  • If you arrive late in the evening at the OR Tambo Airport (JNB), you can book a room in any of the hotels close to the airport, including the Southern Sun hotel located 0.5 miles and the Peermont Metcourt Suites found 1.1 miles from the airport. Both hotels offer a complimentary breakfast and a free airport shuttle service.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3618 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
8,0Comfort
Airline reviews

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

10,0 Excellentabdul, Jul 2026
DXB - JFK
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It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Food could be much better. Entertainment needs lot of improvement. The luggage came out open with broken bags. The flight landed at 3:15 PM in US and by the time bags came out it was 5:15 PM or so. Staff at airport was aggressive and not polite.

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

Boarding was orderly, staff at the counter were friendly and so as most of the staff in the flight. Room for some improvement in entertainment, but overall very good flight.

I didn’t not pay to fly with American Airlines!!!!!!!they are the worst!!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

My flight was fine. The stewardess were wonderful. My bag is lost. I am in Madagascar. Please help. Can you help with refund I paid $110. I'm waiting for my sports equipment. Thanks

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